5 Things: Live Life on Mission

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LIVING MISSIONALLY AFTER COLLEGEJesus talks about producing fruit that remains in John 15 Think

about how you can really live bearing fruit that remains as a

spiritually fruitful person who expresses love for Christ over a

lifetime

The following five things if in place before graduation can aid in

a smooth transition from campus to the ldquoreal worldrdquo(The Five Things iPad version attached)

THE FIVE THINGS



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What would it take to have an impact for God throughout your lifetime We want to help you figure that outIn John 983089983093983084 Jesus talks about producing fruit that remains983086 What is this type of ldquofruitrdquo that Jesus is referringto Spiritually fruitful people are fully surrendered to Christ and express love for Him over a lifetime by makingdisciples983086

Success starts with surrender983086 Most Christians donrsquot purposely walk away from God983099 rather we drift away983086 We missthe abundant life Jesus promised and simply settle for ldquogood enough983086rdquo How We choose to hold tightly to our wantsand desires983084 our time and treasures983086 Unwilling to release it all to Christ983084 we hoard our lives and983084 as a result983084 lose it all983086Have you surrendered to Jesus Christ Have you wrestled with God about your life and future Are you willing to gowhere He wants you to go Do what He wants you to do Say what He wants you to say And give what He wants

you to give

Here are 983093 Things to help you think through your unique gifts and talents983084 how to involve yourself in meaningful

community983084 and ways you can make God known wherever He may lead you983086 It is definitely a process983084 but if youare fully surrendered to Christ and apply these things983084 you will have significant impact both now and in the years tocome983086

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Being a part of a Christian movement helps shape the vision you have for fulfilling the Great Commandment(Matthew 2237-39) and the Great Commission (Matthew2818-20) It also gives you a place to live out Godrsquospurposes in your current context Kingdom vision isthe idea of seeing how you best fit into Godrsquos big planwhich then influences your decisions and choices nowand in the years to come What yoursquore learning nowabout reaching others building them in their faith andsending them to do the same is laying the foundation fora lifetime of fruitfulness So as you take inventory todaywhat would it look like for you to live out your kingdom

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1 What passions and gifts do you have How do you see yourself using those to glorify God and serve others Do you have a burden for a specific area on campus or groupof people in your community

2 What would it look like for you to live out the GreatCommission and the Great Commandment in light of

your gifts and ministry experience

3 The context yoursquore a part of shapes and reinforces your kingdom vision Is there a movement churchor organization you can connect with that is alreadypursuing your vision

4 Write a short statement communicating what youbelieve God is calling you to do next

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2TEAM


Donrsquot go it alone Without a compelling communityfew people can persevere for long Ecclesiastes 4 says

ldquoItrsquos better to have a partner than go it alone Sharethe workand if one falls down the other helpsrdquo Joinwith others who are surrendered to Jesus and sharea similar kingdom vision Donrsquot just warm the seatsat your gatherings Live missionally with your friendsGather people to pray plan encourage one anotherand live out that vision together



response

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1 Is there a team in your movement or church that isalready pursuing your vision Could you join them

2 If not who do you know that is surrendered to Jesus andshares a similar kingdom vision

3 Think of at least two friends you can ask to join with youto live out your calling

4 When can you connect with your team to pray plan andbegin living intentionally on mission



3PLAN


If you aim at nothing yoursquoll hit it every time Unless yoursquore a trained chef or just incredibly gifted most

people donrsquot walk into a kitchen and whip up agourmet meal without a recipe In the same way youneed a plan with simple doable steps that will help

you begin to implement your God-given vision Itdoesnrsquot have to be elaborate Plan with the end inmind Having a plan is all about being intentional andtaking steps toward your kingdom vision



response

3PLAN


1 As your team meets with God what specific steps of faithis He asking you to take

2 What are your first three steps to bring about your visionfor Godrsquos kingdom in and through your life



4ONGOINGEQUIPPING


Successful people are always growing and developingEffective organizations are always adapting Champion-ship teams are always improving Ongoing equippingis anything you need in order to help you live out yourkingdom vision This can include further educationskills tools training and resources These things willhelp you in your journey of walking with God and serv-ing Him for a lifetime



response

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1 Ask yourself regularly ldquoWhat areas of my life need to bedeveloped to better fulfill my callingrdquo

2 What could you read to help equip you for yourkingdom work Are there any conferences retreats or

other training sessions that will also help

3 Now what three things will you do to better equip yourself to live out your kingdom vision



5COACH


Scripture stresses the importance of gaining wisdomfrom others (Proverbs 1616) We can never underesti-

mate the blessing of another who has gone before usand learned a thing or two along the way A coach is just that person someone to answer your questionshelp you and your team when you are stuck andencourage you when the going gets tough



response

5COACH


1 Who is already doing what you have a vision for and whatcan you learn from them

2 Is there someone who can mentor you and help youaccomplish your vision Who would that be



Write FiveThingscruorg with all other questions and inquiries

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NOW WHATSo now you have an understanding of the 5 ThingsWhat if you donrsquot have all the questions answeredWhat if you arenrsquot sure who you could team up with

or how to get startedPRAYAsk God to lead you to the ldquoworks He has alreadycreated for you to walk inrdquo (Eph 210) You canexpect Him to guide you and to provide the things

you need to live on mission for Him

PREPARE

Meet with your staff coach or like-mindedfriends Sketch out a plan of how you will goabout implementing the 5 Things before and aftergraduation

RESEARCHAsk around to find others who share a similarkingdom vision as you

ACT

Begin to meet regularly with like-minded believersto pray plan and encourage one another to goafter the mission together Check out the resourceson vergenetworkorg Consider buying a copy ofThe Tangible Kingdom Primer for your team to gothrough together These are great tools to launch

you into missional living wherever God calls you



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